Ep 2. Yuzu's Onigiri

Yuzu's Onigiri is the second episode of the Japanese anime series Aishiteruze Baby. The show revolves around a high school student named Kippei Katakura, who is known for being a playboy. However, his life takes a drastic turn when he becomes the caretaker of his cousin's five-year-old daughter, Yuzuyu Sakashita, after her mother abandons her.

In episode two, Yuzu starts going to kindergarten, and Kippei decides to make her a lunchbox for her first day. However, his cooking skills are non-existent, and he ends up buying a bunch of fast food to fill the lunchbox. Yuzu is initially thrilled to see the cute lunchbox, but she quickly realizes that the food inside is terrible. Kippei feels guilty and decides to make her a proper lunch for the next day.

The next day, Kippei attempts to make onigiri, a Japanese rice dish. He struggles at first, but Yuzu helps him by shaping the rice balls and adding various fillings. Together, they make a variety of onigiri, including tuna, salmon, and plum. Kippei is surprised to find that he actually enjoys cooking with Yuzu and starts to take pride in the food they make together.

At the kindergarten, Yuzu's classmates are envious of her delicious lunchbox, and they all want to try her onigiri. Yuzu is happy to share, and her classmates are impressed with Kippei's cooking skills. However, Yuzu's teacher, Ms. Maria, notices that Yuzu doesn't have a guardian present when she arrives at school. Kippei had forgotten to introduce himself to the teacher, and Yuzu had been too shy to say that he was her guardian.

When Kippei arrives to pick up Yuzu, Ms. Maria confronts him about his lack of communication and tells him that he needs to be more responsible as a guardian. Kippei is taken aback by her stern words and feels ashamed of his behavior. He promises to be more attentive in the future and starts making an effort to communicate with Yuzu's teachers and classmates.

Overall, Yuzu's Onigiri is a heartwarming episode that showcases the growing bond between Kippei and Yuzu. The episode also emphasizes the importance of responsible guardianship and communication with the child's school. Viewers of all ages will enjoy the cute and funny moments of the episode, as well as the touching relationship between Kippei and Yuzu.